bluestar
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since viral infection accounts for most cases, why do we still give antibiotics routinely?
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| chemamr
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Many Upper Resp Infections are viral (as you say), some are self limited, so only supportive treatment. But others get a superimposed bacterial infection, so some physicians give antibiotics.
I donīt know an exact answer to your question.
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| Merih
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According to BP cases in PEDS:"30%of OM is due to viruses,70%due to bact.MCC: S pneu,followed by H inf,Moraxella. "
"Uncomplicated OM is usu treated w 7-10 day amoxicillin,bec safe,cheap,good coverage against S.pneu.For recurrent/resistant OM -> change in medic,ear tubes,prophy.abtics...In many countries OM is not treated with abtics,because many cases resolve spontaneously." "Cx.s: mastoiditis,perfor.of tymp. mem.,chronic ear infec.,RARELY: meningitis,brain abscess, lateral sinus thrombosis."
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| bluestar
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thanks!
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